You Cannot Ride A Zebra

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Who has patterns of black and white stripes, and stands while sleeping tight
they live at the zoo and in Africa too, and have such excellent sight
Who is comfortable living in packs, and eats grass for a snack
their ears show their mood, and their good attitudes, but you cannot ride on their back

ohhhhh-they’re strong like a horse-and bark like a dog-but you cannot ride a zebra
they’re striped like a bug-and snort like a pig-but you cannot ride a zebra
I saw one at the zoo one time-he was my favorite thing to see-ya
but all the smart zoo keepers said-you cannot ride a zebra
let’s do another animal, here are some clues!

who is scaly reptilian and green-and lives in ponds and streams
they’re quick on their feet-so they catch what they eat-and they love to be in the heat.
who is filled with such cunning an d guile-and looks like a crocodile
they are very strong-and they can grow real long-when I see them oh how I smile—

ohhhhhh—they’re smart like a bird-and fast like a car-but you cannot ride a gator
they’re long like a boat—they swim and they float—but you cannot ride a gator
I saw one at the zoo one time—and i said see you later
cause all the smart zoo keepers said—you cannot ride a gator

who has 8 legs and is very small—and sometimes lives on walls
some weave nice webs- they are arachnids—and they rarely rarely fall
who can taste from the hairs on their legs—and lay so many eggs
they’re found in fact—in all habitats- and I found one in my hat! OH MY GOSH! SPIDERS!!

OHHHH-they’re shy like a deer-and quiet like a mouse-and you cannot ride a spider
they have lots of eyes-and it’s no surprise —that you cannot ride a spider
I saw one at the zoo one time— I said a big good bye-der—cause all the smart zoo keepers said
you cannot ride a spider, or a gator, or a zebra. but you can ride a horse of course!!

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from Miss Kate's Kids Songs, released May 15, 2020

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Miss Kate's Kids Songs Cincinnati, Ohio

Kate Wakefield is a musician based out of Cincinnati Ohio. She is a voice teacher, records cello for peoples albums, and plays in a solo project under her name as well as a band called Lung.

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